MOT reliability
Skoda Octavia slxi
31 vehicles · 125 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 31 Skoda Octavia slxi vehicles and 125 completed MOT tests, the Skoda Octavia slxi has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 117,818 miles.
31
Vehicles
125
MOT tests
10,726
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Skoda Octavia slxi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Skoda Octavia slxi MOT tests:
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Other143%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Brakes1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Skoda Octavia slxi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 17 | 82% |
| 7 | 17 | 76% |
| 8 | 25 | 68% |
| 9 | 16 | 81% |
| 10 | 16 | 69% |
| 11 | 16 | 56% |
| 12 | 9 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (17), Diesel (13), LPG (1)
Most common Skoda Octavia slxi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Skoda Octavia slxi MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (5 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (5 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (4 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (3 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
Skoda Octavia slxi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14 | 101 | 71% | 124,099 |
| 1999 | 3 | 24 | 75% | 90,601 |
Skoda Octavia slxi reliability FAQ
Across 31 Skoda Octavia slxi vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Skoda Octavia slxi MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
The typical Skoda Octavia slxi in our data has covered around
117,818 miles.
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